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Shield

Yes, shield is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does shield mean?

noun

  1. a protective covering or structure
  2. armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
  3. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

verb

  1. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
  2. hold back a thought or feeling about She is harboring a grudge against him

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for shield

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of shield

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHIELD.

Words you can make from shield

Unscramble SHIELD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is shield a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Shield is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is shield worth in Scrabble?

Shield is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does shield mean?

Shield means: a protective covering or structure.